Cumin seeds imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cumin seeds by Israel reached $3.6 million in 2024 (998 tonnes). That is 72% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $4.6 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.6M | 999 t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 656 t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 817 t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $4.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 961 t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 1.1K t |
Where Israel imports cumin seeds from
India alone supplied 83% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+927% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $3.0M | 83% |
| United Arab Emirates | $323K | 9.1% |
| United Kingdom | $220K | 6.2% |
| Turkey | $55K | 1.6% |
| Russia | $2K | 0.1% |
| Uzbekistan | $1K | 0% |
| Georgia | $0K | 0% |
| Kazakhstan | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.57 per kg, close to the world average of $3.09.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel cumin seeds imports (HS 0909.31): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 0909.31: Spices: cumin seeds, neither crushed nor ground.
Common questions
What is the value of cumin seeds imported by Israel?
Israel imported cumin seeds worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 998 tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 199 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 72% on 2023.
Which countries supply cumin seeds to Israel?
India was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (9%) and the United Kingdom (6%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 927% on the year.
What is the average import price of cumin seeds per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.57 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $3.09 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cumin seeds to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, a fall of 8%. The peak was 2020 at $4.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for cumin seeds?
The HS code for cumin seeds is subheading 0909.31. It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0909 page.
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